At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team to create delicious dishes for exciting events across the region.
- Company: A growing family-run business with a supportive and friendly atmosphere.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible hours, competitive pay, and 28 days annual leave.
- Other info: Be part of a dynamic team with opportunities for career growth and fun company events.
- Why this job: Perfect for chefs seeking work-life balance while showcasing their culinary skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in a commercial kitchen and a passion for fresh produce.
The predicted salary is between 29120 - 31200 £ per year.
We're looking to expand the Event Chef team for a growing family run business and seeking Chefs of all levels to work on a full time and permanent basis.
The rota: Hoping for a bit of work-life balance? How about office hours 2-4 days per week? Starting between 07:30 and 08:00 to miss the school traffic? A typical week would be working 2-3 days per week in a commercial kitchen in North Northamptonshire, finishing between 15:00 and 17:00 - job & finish! For events, you could be in Cambridge, Bedford, Northampton, Buckingham, Central London.... these shifts can vary from 7 hour days to 13 hour days depending on the function or event. You could work Monday to Friday or Tuesday to Saturday inclusive, depending on business needs.
This is going to be negotiable depending on you as a professional Chef and what you can bring in terms of speed, ability, fresh produce experience, food trend knowledge, technical skills, knife skills, allergens and food safety know how etc.
- If you are a Commis Chef with 6-12 months experience, you'll likely start on c.£
- If you are an experienced Chef De Partie or Sous Chef, your salary will start at c.£
- Salary reviews based on personal progression
- Overtime pay or time in lieu
- 28 days annual leave
- Work life balance
- Career development opportunities
- 30 / 60 / 90 day reviews with Head Chef
- 12-14 Chefs who support one another
- Nice sized kitchen and prepping with / cooking from fresh produce
- Full uniform provided excluding safety shoes / Chef Crocs
- Company events
- Other company benefits such as internal bake off and employee of the month
Will have worked as a Chef in a commercial kitchen and can evident career history in the form of references and/or photographs of your work.
Should have fresh produce experience for those applying for Senior Chef roles such as Senior Chef De Partie or Sous Chef.
Might be a Head Chef wanting to step down to Sous Chef for the same salary with less responsibilities and better work life balance.
May have events catering experience and/or worked part of a Chef team within high volume catering.
Must be a driver with access to a reliable vehicle, you will be required to share responsibility of driving vehicles up to 3.5t to events.
Could be an agency Chef and looking for a permanent role.
Shall possess your own Chef knives.
Will be a team player and happy to help your colleagues.
Evening/Weekend Chef in Northampton employer: Interaction - Northampton
Join a thriving family-run business that values work-life balance and offers flexible hours for Chefs of all levels. With a supportive team environment, opportunities for career development, and a focus on fresh produce, you'll find a rewarding workplace in North Northamptonshire that encourages personal growth and camaraderie among colleagues.
